pressing

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US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Amid it all, I remember a nurse pressing two fingers rhythmically into Jane’s small chest.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Burnett then called every six months pressing to produce it until Parsons finally agreed to grant him the American licensing rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It was like invisible hands were pressing against his shoulders.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova